Kofta

Central Asian meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground lamb or beef
• 4 stems parsley
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, roasted, peeled, and chopped
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, optional
• Small pinch clove, optional
• 5 mint leaves, very finely chopped, optional
• Kosher salt
• Chili flakes, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, put the ground meat, flattened in the bowl, add all the ingredients. Knead for at least 5 minutes until all is well mixed. Let the kofta rest for 20 to 30 minutes in a cool place to marinate.

Wet your hand with water. Take the kofta and make a big cigar. Put on a long skewer, in the center. Repeat skewering until done. Cook over a charcoal grill. Serve hot.